The Religious Education program of St Patrick’s works in partnership with all other faculties of the College. In particular, this program works with the Spiritual Development program to ensure a holistic, human and authentically Catholic formation of students, staff and parents. As an experienced educator, you will delight providing a powerful context to enhance understanding of the nature and significance of religion.

Permanent full-time (1.0 FTE) position commencing Monday 28 April 2025.

You will be committed to the achievement of excellence; a strong collaborator; and, confident in effective pedagogy and classroom management. You will be someone who is committed to delivering the best possible teaching practices and learning experiences, integrated with a thorough content knowledge.

This opportunity offers a well-supported environment for pre-service teachers nearing completion of their degree, those who are currently undertaking their final internship, or recent graduates ready to begin their career.

To be successful in this role you will be able to demonstrate you satisfy all of the following selection criteria:

Essential criteria

• A working understanding of, and commitment to the Catholic ethos of a School in the Edmund Rice tradition.
• Demonstrated understanding of appropriate behaviours and professional boundaries that reflect child safeguarding values in practice.
• Qualified to teach Religious Education (Stage 4 and Stage 5) and Studies of Religion (Stage 6) with NESA Accreditation and approval to teach in NSW.
• Committed to excellence as a classroom practitioner.
• Commitment to effective classroom management through clear expectations, proactive behaviour strategies, and fostering a positive learning environment.
• Ability to apply differentiation of curriculum in the classroom.
• Effectively incorporates ICT into teaching, learning, and assessment to enhance student engagement and learning outcomes.

Desirable Criteria

• Qualified and experienced in delivering HSIE (Stage 4 to Stage 6) courses.

How to apply

To express your interest in joining our highly motivated professional staff, apply via the online ‘Career Application’ available on our website Working at SPC | St Patrick’s College Strathfield

Your application should consist of:

1.Cover letter (maximum two pages) that highlights your claim for the role and demonstrates your suitability by addressing the following two target questions:

(a) What motivates you to want to become a teacher with St Patrick’s College, Strathfield?

(b) How would you use your expertise to enrich the learnings of our students?

2.Current CV (maximum five pages) outlining your qualifications, experience and skills together with the contact information for three (3) referees (at least two must be from your current employer).

All applications should be addressed to The Principal (MS Word and PDF attachments are preferred).

A working understanding of, and a commitment to the Catholic ethos of a school in the Edmund Rice tradition, a valid Working with Children clearance and participation in the co-curricular program, are essential conditions of employment.

Evidence of a valid WWCC clearance will be required prior to employment.

St Patrick’s College is a child safe and child-centred organisation, committed to the protection of children and has zero-tolerance of any abuse of children. It is our commitment to ensure that each and every child and young person under our care are kept safe and free from all forms of harm and abuse.

Applications close 4:00 PM Thursday 10 April 2025.

General inquiries may be directed to the Human Resources Adviser by phoning 02 8705 9251.

The College reserves the right to conduct interviews for this position prior to the closing date.

The appointment of successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory employment screening for child-related employment.

St Patrick’s College is an equal opportunity employer. All recruitment and selection decisions are based solely on merit and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

We are committed to reconciliation and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.